Vijay Kumar Thakur

Dr Vijay Kumar Thakur is an Indian Scientist in the field of Biorefining, Polymer Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering, [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] His main area of focus is application oriented related to Biomaterials; Biorefining; Polymers; Nanocomposites; Energy; Functional Materials; Remediation; Sensors ; Aerospace; as well as all aspects of Sustainable, and Advanced Materials fields.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Thakur is the book series editor for "Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials (Springer Nature)" [19] Gels Horizon: From Science to Smart Materials (Springer) [20][21] and Polymers and Fibers (Elsevier) [22]. Prior to commencing in the School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing at Cranfield University, Vijay Kumar Thakur was working as a Staff Scientist in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University, U.S.A [23][24]. Some of his other prior significant appointments include being a Research Scientist in Temasek Laboratories at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2009-2012)[25] and a Visiting Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at LHU–Taiwan. He did his post-doctoral study in Materials Science & Engineering at Iowa State University and received a PhD in Polymer Chemistry (2009) at the National Institute of Technology.


Dr Vijay Kumar Thakur
Born1982
Bilaspur, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Education[Iowa State University USA; Himachal Pradesh University Shimla and National Institute of Technology Hamirpur]

Born and brought up in village Hatwar of district Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India, Dr Vijay received all his education from government educational institutes.

In his academic career, he has published more than 150 SCI journal research articles and holds one United States patent. Among these, 11 of his research papers have been highlighted as "Highly Cited Papers" in Web of Science (less than 1% of published papers receive this ranking) while 3 papers have been highlighted as "Hot Papers" (Hot papers are selected by virtue of being cited among the top one-tenth of one per cent-0.1 %) in a current bimonthly period in Web of Science).

He has also published 50 books and 35 book chapters on the advanced state-of-the-art of polymer science/materials science/nanotechnology.

Vijay is an editorial board member of several SCI international journals, as well as a member of scientific bodies around the globe.

He also sits on grant review panels for governmental agencies and educational institutions in the UK, USA, Germany, Poland, Austria, Singapore, Portugal, Chile, Cyprus, UAE, Kazakhstan, South Africa, and India.

Career & contributions

Dr Thakur's current research activities span the disciplines of biotechnology, chemistry, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science and engineering as well as all aspects of polymers and composite materials. Application aspects range across the automotive to aerospace, energy storage, water purification and biomedical fields to name a few.

Recent research work includes in the following fields:


Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing[26][27][28] .

Natural Polymers (e.g. Cellulose fibres; lignin; hemicellulose; guar gum; psyllium)

Hydrothermal Carbonization

Biomass to Biochemicals

Carbon Fibres from Sustainable Precursors

Sustainable Monomers and Polymers

Bio-derived Microporous Carbons for CO2 Capture

Conventional and Non-Conventional Manufacturing Processes

High-Performance Cellulose Fibres

Additive Manufacturing of Polymers and Composites

Electrospinning and Biomanufacturing

Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials


Polymers, Composites, Recycling and Reuse

Smart Polymers, Polymer chemistry, Advanced polymer synthesis

Polymers for Advanced Composites

Polymer Nanocomposites and Functional Polymers

Surface Functionalization of Polymers/ Nanomaterials

Self-Healing Polymers and Composites

Synthesis, Processing and Characterization of Innovative Polymers and Materials

Multifunctional Composite Materials

Polymer Hydrogels (For Water Purification and Biomedical)

Polymer Membranes for Water Purification and Biomedical Applications

Advanced Materials (e.g., lightweight materials and structures, nanocomposites, nanostructured multilayered thin films) for structural, energy, and bio-applications

Mechanical behaviour of materials

The relationship among processing, structure and property of advanced materials

Recycling of Polymers and Composites


Energy Storage and Harvesting

Dielectric Materials (Polymers; Ceramics; Nanocomposites)

Piezoelectric/Ferroelectric Materials (Polymers; Ceramics)

Self-Powered Sensors

Polymer Electrolyte, Supercapacitors and Batteries

Next-generation triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)

Hybrid polymer photovoltaics


Thin film materials synthesis ( polymers, ceramics)

Solution phase (sol-gel, hydrothermal, microwave chemistry, chemical bath deposition)

Vapour phase (chemical vapour deposition (CVD), physical vapour deposition

Uniformity composition and morphology control

Thin-film surfaces and interface engineering

Nanostructuring

Surface modifications

Covalent grafting

Characterization (analytical, microscopy, spectroscopy)

Applications for sustainability (prototype device design, fabrication and testing)



Thakur has published more than 150 SCI journal research articles and holds one United States patent.[29] Ten of his research papers have been highlighted as Highly Cited Papers.[30]

Thakur has authored and edited over 50 books and more than150 technical and research papers and addressed several university, international and national conferences and public functions.[31][32] Some of his notable books include:

Books

“Biopolymer Grafting: Synthesis and Properties” https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780323481045/biopolymer-grafting; Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur

“Biopolymer Grafting: Applications” https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780128104620/biopolymer-grafting; Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur

“Cellulose-Based Graft Copolymers: Structure and Chemistry” https://www.crcpress.com/Cellulose-Based-Graft-Copolymers-Structure-and-Chemistry/Thakur/p/book/9781138827196 Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur

"Nanocellulose Polymer Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118872246 Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur

“Lignocellulosic Polymer Composites: Processing, Characterization and Properties” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118773949 Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur

"Green Composites from Natural Resources” https://www.crcpress.com/Green-Composites-from-Natural-Resources/Thakur/p/book/9781138077294 Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur


“Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials” https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780081007914/hybrid-polymer-composite-materials Volume 1: Structure and Chemistry Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, R.K. Gupta & M. K. Thakur

“Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials” https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780081007891/hybrid-polymer-composite-materials Volume 2: Processing Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, R.K. Gupta & M. K. Thakur

“Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials” https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780081007877/hybrid-polymer-composite-materials Volume 3: Properties and Characterization Editor: M. K. Thakur, Vijay Kumar Thakur & A. Pappu

"Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials” https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780081007853/hybrid-polymer-composite-materials Volume 4: Applications Editor: M. K. Thakur, Vijay Kumar Thakur & A. Pappu


"Soy-based Bioplastics” https://www.amazon.com/Soy-based-Bioplastics-Vijay-Kumar-Thakur/dp/1910242233 Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler

"Handbook of Sustainable Polymers: Structure and Chemistry” https://www.crcpress.com/Handbook-of-Sustainable-Polymers-Structure-and-Chemistry/Thakur-Thakur/p/book/9789814613552 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Handbook of Sustainable Polymers: Processing and Applications” https://www.crcpress.com/Handbook-of-Sustainable-Polymers-Processing-and-Applications/Thakur-Thakur/p/book/9789814613538 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur


“Recycled Polymers: Chemistry and Processing” https://www.amazon.com/Recycled-Polymers-Chemistry-Processing-1/dp/190903097X Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur

“Recycled Polymers: Properties and Applications” https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Recycled-Polymers-by-Vijay-Kumar-Thakur-editor/9781910242285 Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur

“Chemical Functionalization of Carbon Nanomaterials: Chemistry and Applications” https://www.crcpress.com/Chemical-Functionalization-of-Carbon-Nanomaterials-Chemistry-and-Applications/Thakur-Thakur/p/book/9781138894570 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur


“Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119041375 Volume 1: Structure and Chemistry Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies” https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Handbook+of+Polymers+for+Pharmaceutical+Technologies%2C+Volume+2%2C+Processing+and+Applications-p-9781119041382 Volume 2: Processing and Applications Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies” https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Handbook+of+Polymers+for+Pharmaceutical+Technologies%2C+Volume+3%2C+Biodegradable+Polymers-p-9781119041429 Volume 3: Biodegradable Polymers Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies” https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Handbook+of+Polymers+for+Pharmaceutical+Technologies%2C+Volume+4%2C+Bioactive+and+Compatible+Synthetic+Hybrid+Polymers-p-9781119041467 Volume 4: Bioactive and Compatible Synthetic/ Hybrid Polymers Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur


"Hydrogels: Recent Advances” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811060762 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Polymer Gels: Synthesis and Characterization” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811060823 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Polymer Gels: Science and Fundamentals” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811060854 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Polymer Gels: Perspectives and Applications” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811060793 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & S.I. Voicu


"Functional Biopolymers” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319664163 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Eco-friendly Polymer Nanocomposites: Chemistry and Applications” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9788132224723 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur

“Eco-friendly Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing and Properties” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9788132224693 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & M. K. Thakur


“Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials” https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Handbook+of+Composites+from+Renewable+Materials%2C+Volume+1%2C+Structure+and+Chemistry-p-9781119223627 Volume 1: Structure and Chemistry Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler

“Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials” https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/Handbook+of+Composites+from+Renewable+Materials%2C+Volume+2%2C+Design+and+Manufacturing-p-9781119223658 Volume 2: Design and Manufacturing; Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler

“Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials” https://www.wiley.com/en-ca/Handbook+of+Composites+from+Renewable+Materials%2C+Volume+3%2C+Physico+Chemical+and+Mechanical+Characterization-p-9781119223665 Volume 3: Physico-Chemical and Mechanical Characterization Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler

“Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials” https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/Handbook+of+Composites+from+Renewable+Materials%2C+Volume+4%2C+Functionalization-p-9781119223672 Volume 4: Functionalization Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler

“Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials” https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Handbook+of+Composites+from+Renewable+Materials%2C+Volume+5%2C+Biodegradable+Materials-p-9781119223795 Volume 5: Biodegradable Materials Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler

“Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials” https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Handbook+of+Composites+from+Renewable+Materials%2C+Volume+6%2C+Polymeric+Composites-p-9781119223801 Volume 6: Polymeric Composites Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler

“Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials” https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Handbook+of+Composites+from+Renewable+Materials%2C+Volume+7%2C+Nanocomposites%3A+Science+and+Fundamentals-p-9781119223818 Volume 7: Science and Fundamentals Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler

"Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials” https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Handbook+of+Composites+from+Renewable+Materials%2C+Volume+8%2C+Nanocomposites%3A+Advanced+Applications-p-9781119223832 Volume 8: Advanced Applications Editor: Vijay Kumar Thakur, M. K. Thakur & M.R. Kessler


“Liquid Crystalline Polymers: Structure and Chemistry” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319228938 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & Michael R Kessler

“Liquid Crystalline Polymers: Processing and Applications” https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319202693 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & Michael R Kessler


“Surface Modification of Biopolymers” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119044901 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & A.S. Singha

“Green Biorenewable Biocomposites: From Knowledge to Industrial Applications” https://www.crcpress.com/Green-Biorenewable-Biocomposites-From-Knowledge-to-Industrial-Applications/Thakur-Kessler/p/book/9781771880329 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & Michael R Kessler

"Fibers and Composites” https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Fibers-Composites-Vijay-Thakur-ebook/dp/B083NFQ6M4 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & James Njuguna

"Biomass-based Biocomposites” https://www.amazon.co.uk/Biomass-Based-Biocomposites-Vijay-Kumar-Thakur/dp/1847359817 Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & A. S. Singha

“Green Polymer Materials” http://www.studiumpress.in/green-polymer-materials.html Authors: A. S. Singha & Vijay Kumar Thakur

“Nanotechnology in Polymers” http://www.studiumpress.in/nanotechnology-in-polymers.html Editors: Vijay Kumar Thakur & A. S. Singha

“Green Composites from Natural Cellulosic Fibers” Authors: Vijay Kumar Thakur, A. S. Singha & M.K. Thakur

National and International Recognition

Government National Talent Scholarship was awarded for excellent results in the examination conducted for “National Talent Scholarship Examination -NTSE” by Ministry of Education – Government of INDIA (1996 –1999).

27th Position in the state of Himachal Pradesh (HP) in the Matriculation Examination (Xth Standard) conducted by Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (1997).


Dr Thakur sits on the editorial board of several SCI journals as Associate Editor/ Editor/ Editorial Advisory Board Member.

He is currently acting as Editor in Chief for the following Book Series:

Editor-in-Chief (2018- )  Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials (Springer Nature) https://www.springer.com/series/16122

Editor-in-Chief (2017- )  Advances in Polymers and Fibers (Elsevier Series) https://www.elsevier.com/books/book-series/advances-in-polymers-and-fibers

Editor-in-Chief (2017- )  Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials (Springer Nature) https://www.springer.com/series/15205

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